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AS THE LEAVES START TO CHANGE COLOURS AND A have ever met and is a role model for me and many others, especially her new season (pumpkin spiced everything) begins, I am sad to say this is daughter and granddaughters! I know Beth will continue to take this the last editor’s note that I will be writing for OUR HOMES. After over magazine from strength to strength with every issue and I cannot wait three years at OUR HOMES – The City of Ottawa, it is a hard decision to see it continue to grow. to leave such an amazing publication. To you dear reader: this magazine would not be around if it wasn’t It has been an absolute joy to work with so many talented people. for you and your loyalty to the publication. It brightens up our day TM Local business owners and employees make those snowy winter days when we hear stories about how you love the magazine, or how Trademark Valor HeatShift System 2016 A you found a local company through the magazine. Thank you for warm when they welcome you with a smile and those summer days cool when they welcome you with a cold drink! turning our pages! There are many people who work on making this magazine the very So, I am signing off for the last time. Enjoy this Ottawa packed issue best. Those in head office, editors, designers and many others, have been of OUR HOMES and many more to come. Happy reading! ICE CREAM APPROVED awesome to work with over the years and have taught me something new every issue. I won’t forget the lessons I’ve learned and the support Emma’s worried about her delicious snack melting right above the you have given me. Thank you. warm, toasty fireplace. Sympathizing with her concerns, ice cream Freelancers who live in the Ottawa region produce all of the Sarah Hoy, Managing Editor experts at Valor invented the HeatShift System. 101 Pinhey Street, Ottawa, K1Y 1T7 [email protected] amazing photography and stories you see and read inside our pages. I www.hubertsfireplaces.com will miss shoot days and chat ups over coffee as we go from one location See that white finishing trim above the TV? Convective warmth from Follow us nationally @OurHomesMag T: 613.728.3786 to another exploring the city. You really are the very best, not just the fire is redirected behind the wall and back into the room at a higher freelancers for the magazine but friends as well! elevation. Now Emma can relax and take her time enjoying every bite. I have been lucky enough to work with two publishers who have online Get more at ourhomes.ca both inspired me in so many ways. Beth is the strongest woman I think I ® TM To learn more about the Valor HeatShift System visit us online at valorfireplaces.com and feel the radiant warmth in person at Hubert’s. THE ORIGINAL 12 | ourhomes FALL 2016 RADIANT GAS FIREPLACE CONTENTS FALL 2016 22
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HEARING FROM OUR READERS IS THE MOST gratifying aspect of my role as publisher of OUR HOMES The City of Ottawa. This feedback is the reason I enjoy having a booth at all the home shows. It will also be exciting to have Sarah Richardson from 2016 © CAMBRIA HGTV on stage at the Ottawa Fall Home Show. We had a chance to chat with her about her visit to Ottawa. See pages 40 and 41 to see what she has to share with us about home fashion this season. I also enjoy participating in the Rust-Oleum Paint Ultimate Upcycle Challenge, presented again at the show. The auction of upcycled Hitems will support the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Ottawa and #StuStrong campaign with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. It is a joy to explore the creative side I never knew I had and support a good cause. That’s why I was so excited to hear from a reader, Georgette. She contacted me to say she was inspired by my submission to the Upcycle Challenge at the Renovation Show in January. I had My door submitted a jewelry-display board made out of an old door, shown here. Georgette was kind enough to send me a picture showing the door she painstakingly designed, which is fabulous. I am so impressed! In closing, I have to say a sad farewell to our editor Sarah Hoy. When I purchased the magazine almost three years ago, Sarah was the person I counted on to help me get my bearings from day to day. Since then I’ve had the pleasure of congratulating her on her marriage and then welcoming her beautiful daughter Emily into her life. It has been fun working with Sarah and her talent will be sadly missed. The whole OUR HOMES team wishes Sarah a brilliant future.
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FEEL THE LUXURY DRAMATIC splurge Your eyes aren’t the only way you connect JONATHAN ADLER: with your space; a millionaire’s interior is a INDULGENCES Vienna Pendant in Brass feast for all senses, especially touch. Plush “Having draperies If you never indulge, you won’t truly love materials will give both physical and visual properly fitted makes a anything in your space. Basing the design splurge texture, so include elements like wool around one or two splurge pieces will give huge visual difference.” AQUABRASS: Cut Single- throw blankets, shearling or Mongolian fur a visual centre and draw attention from Hole Lavatory Faucet pillows, velvets, linens or heavy jute. Treat the “save” pieces. An eye-catching light yourself to an irresistibly-scented candle (like a stunning mini-chandelier pendant) from an aspirational store. Layering on is a great place to splurge, as it’s a natural accents like these builds up a feeling of draw for the eye that can be enjoyed from wealth and can be done over time. all angles. GROW ACCUSTOMED SECRET DEALS There are some areas where it’s worth it to Trading off the splurges with smart save invest in custom details. Having draperies pieces is just good business. Avoid cheap properly fitted (especially a full wall floor- substitutes that will look fake or break to-ceiling) makes a huge visual difference down quickly; choose inexpensive classics versus letting them drag or hang short, so instead. Try plain, white porcelain subway consider splurging on custom panels or tile for a timeless look in baths and having packaged curtains hemmed. kitchens, minimalist vanity cabinets from big box stores (you can always customize save IKEA: Godmorgon / BE A BOSS with a great faucet), and mismatched Odensvik Sink Cabinet A millionaire isn’t shy about getting pillows from off-price resellers or their way. Know what you want in your vintage shops. décor and make sure to be upfront with contractors or installers to get the details right (like installing flooring in a chevron pattern to add style). Don’t Plush materials, like be afraid to buck trends and make a A FRESH START CIL: THINK BIG personal statement. After all, it’s you who No matter your design past, Dove White A few statement pieces can do a lot more velvets, add physical should love your home the most – you’ve you can start fresh with the talking than an extensive collection of and visual texture. earned it. OH IT JUST ultimate haute palette: clean clutter. Choose upgrades like oversize Looks shades of white and grey. Using lampshades, large frames (with wide one all-over colour to treat matting) or big, art-student canvases your walls, trim and ceiling or prints, vast rugs (in plain Berber CIL: gives that sleek Parisian Crisp Linen White to balance the budget). Extend your EXPENSIVE air, connects your spaces trim (like baseboards or window trim) STORY YANIC SIMARD | PHOTOGRAPHY GILLIAN JACKSON and helps visually erase any by adding strips of plain half-round or imperfections. Try CIL’s faintly quarter-round to the edges to create the grey Dove White (10BB 83/020), illusion of rich elaborate moulding. Then Craving that never-look-at- or Crisp Linen White (61YY 89/040) for a skip the small knick-knacks that bring trendy yet classic hint-of-cream look. down the look. the-price-tag style? The look of luxe is actually more about INHERIT CULTURE INVEST IN METALS A millionaire’s estate isn’t built in a day Combining elements of gold or warm high-end taste than unlimited and it usually carries a sense of history. brass with elements of silver and crisp money, and with a few guiding Vintage items contrast the sharpness of aluminum gives a hint of Art Deco appeal new finds, so look to vintage shops for (think Great Gatsby) and lets you add principles anyone can get great deals on pieces with some worn-in drama without committing to any one millionaire décor – even on a character. Try an old wooden chair as a trend. Add metallic candle sticks, picture bedside table or a salvaged sideboard as frames, dining chairs (great for indoor/ “first job” budget. Read on for a vanity or storage cabinet. Mix heirlooms outdoor flexibility), lamps, side tables my favourite tips for living the and old books into shelving displays to and/or sculptural objets. play history against the now. PHOTO: BRANDON BARRE design high life.
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A chain downspout directs water from the eavestrough.
The expansive three bedroom bungalow, with banks upon banks of windows (Dalmen Windows and Doors) that frame the river views is aptly referred to as Celine and Paul’s “dream home.” Its idyllic presence with rolling The beautiful hills, water access and gentle breezes suggests a resort-like outdoor landscaping atmosphere, where you’d want to press the pause button sets the scene and simply relax and enjoy. for this home. That’s in part why they created such an inviting There is a distance to travel down the long driveway leading From the up to Celine and Paul Maisonneuve’s grand bungalow in moment you outdoor space, with a spacious, two-tiered deck, attractive turn down the Tinterlock (Guy Robert Landscape & Design) and driveway you dramatic stone stairways flanking either side of the house. Plantagenet, which is appropriate. You need time to fully are in awe of the scenery. Paul’s company Maize Siding & Eavestroughing Inc., digest the stunning visual of this elegant home, perched installed a product called longboard on the underside of confidently on the bank of the Ottawa River. the top deck, an aluminum imitation wood that really gives the sitting area outside a warmer feel. They spend a great deal of time outside, and it’s easy to see why. Continued on page 32
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In 2007, Celine and Paul bought this land and started building a few decided on many of the exterior colours and features, including a chic ABOVE: The living area overlooks the lake through large glass windows. years later, working with contractor U&I Builders Ltd. They moved in chain downspout from the eavestroughing. TOP RIGHT: The powder room adds a touch of luxury. RIGHT: The laundry room is perfectly outfitted to help with the family’s needs. in May of 2015. The design for this sophisticated home was conceived in “We didn’t like the look of pipe for the downspout, ” says Paul. an unpretentious way, over years of affable discussions between Celine With the help of his eavestroughing company they installed this and Paul, sharing bottles of wine and sketching their ideas collectively stylish alternative. on the backs of envelopes. This house is a study in angles and lines, and there is hardly a space “We talked about the house for four or five years, and agreed on that isn’t part of the cohesive design. But as Celine explains, the details almost everything,” says Paul. of design can be overwhelming, especially if you are naturally reluctant While Celine tackled many of the interior colour decisions, Paul to make decisions, as she admits she is. Continued on page 34
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And then you add to that the pressure that this is the “dream home” that they’ve been essentially envisioning in their mind’s eye over many years. It’s hard to translate that vision into a physical structure. To alleviate that stress, Celine and Paul were not shy about enlisting the help of others, making the design process truly collaborative. Their designer daughter frequently offered her input and they hired design consultants Sheridan Interiors, Kitchens & Bath. “They say it takes a village to raise a child,” says Celine. “For us, it took a village to raise this house.” And the layers of detail in this design are significant. Extra wide baseboards and trim The house was a team effort. “They say it takes a village (designed by Sheridan Interiors and millwork to raise a child, for us, it took a village to raise this house,” says homeowner, Celine. OPPOSITE: The large open by House of Fine Carpentry) draw the eye kitchen is bright and functional, with practical built-ins. and suggest definition of space; a towering, Continued on page 36
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RIGHT: A light and spacious place to store clothes. BELOW: The master bedroom boasts a two sided, see-through fireplace.
Light fixtures (Multi Luminaire) are strategically placed throughout the home to create visual interest at just the right spots. The shapes shift from room to room, from hard angles, squares and rectangles to rounded fixtures. All are decidedly linear and contribute to the svelte geometry that permeates the space. In the master bedroom, the two sided, see-through fireplace (Romantic Fireplaces & BBQs) is viewed from the bed and from the whirlpool tub (Mondeau). The wide insert also lets the light flow from the windows, again offering river vistas. As in other rooms, in the bedroom says Celine, “All the focus is on the river.” Another jewel is the sunroom that provides sweeping water views on multiple sides. Continued on page 38
ABOVE: The couple opted for an indoor grill in their sunroom similar to what restaurants use so they could achieve those authentic grill flavours all year-round. RIGHT: The spacious open-concept main floor houses the staircase leading to the basement.
sleek built-in bench in the entryway and smart built-in shelving in the great room (millwork by House of Fine Carpentry and designed by Sheridan Interiors) show how the design details stack on top of each other for eye-popping effect. One of the most interesting details is the coffered ceiling (House of Fine Carpentry) in the main living area, which Paul and Celine used to create the sense of extra height and visual texture, by angling the ceiling and brushing the top portion with colour for contrast. The open floor plan spreads out through the dining room, large kitchen (House of Fine Carpentry) and a sunny great room. The layout was meant to get “as much river view as possible,” according to Celine, and makes total use of the abundant natural light that floods the space. The colour palette throughout hints of greys and soft blues that draw and disperse warmth. The rich hardwood flooring Tapis( Richard Ranger Carpet Inc.) throughout much of the house plays a key supportive role in tying the thematic threads of style together.
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“We spent a lot of time designing what was to be an outdoor space with purpose through décor without physically separating space,” she says. “We originally wanted an indoor barbecue but it. Some highlights include a man cave area with a projection T.V. that wasn’t going to work, so we went for an indoor grill (MCL (SONXPLUS Technologies) and stone fireplace (Romantic Hospitality Ltd.), similar to what restaurants use.” That means Fireplaces & BBQs), a pretty ladies lounge and a stone-fronted bar. authentic grill flavours delivered to their table, no matter the weather The space is large, but intimate all at the same time. outdoors. The sunroom also has a personal connection, with cute Each square inch of Paul and Celine’s home was clearly planned seaside décor treasures, a nod to Celine’s Acadian heritage. with attention to what the experience should be for the viewer at each The walk-out basement is an excellent example of how to define vantage point, indoors and out. OH
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The Ottawa Fall Home Show is just around the corner and TV’s mid-century style, easy traditional elegance, or a touch of Sarah Richardson will take the stage to speak to Ottawa audiences. bohemian pattern and colour, there are trends to suit every taste We had the chance to catch up with the interior design star who is and style! It’s famous for Sarah’s House, and Design Inc., prior to the show to find If we were to renovate any room in the house, what should it be and why? out about her time in Ottawa and her top tips. There’s no one right answer to that question as the right path is Can you give us a sneak peek into what you will be talking somewhat relative depending on the state of the house. Everyone about at the Fall Home Show? will say that the kitchen and baths will deliver the best ROI, and I I’m coming to Ottawa to share inspiration, tips, insights and certainly concur with that plan since the kitchen and baths will not advice for renovating and decorating. I like to present a variety of only help increase the value of the home but will also deliver years arah’s solutions that can help homeowners, whether they are tackling a of enjoyment. I think it’s best to start by looking at your budget and S large renovation or build project, or embarking on a smaller scale think about what the best use of your resources is. Instead of just decorating adventure. No matter how big or small the project, I think renovating one room and blowing the entire budget, you may prefer there’s always an opportunity to make a positive change in your to sprinkle the dollars evenly throughout the home and make small interior so I like to encourage everyone to get hands on at home. upgrades in every room that will deliver great results. Are you excited to be back in Ottawa? How do we make our homes look magazine worthy? Of course! I love the opportunity to visit Ottawa, though my trips My trick is to use a camera or phone and take photos of the room(s) never seem to be long enough. from every angle. It’s amazing how a photo will help you see what’s House working (and more importantly, not working) in the room. The What do you like about the Fall Home Show? first step to making anything look camera ready is to EDIT! Our in Ottawa I find the attendees of the show are so enthusiastic and excited homes accumulate a lot of clutter over the years and it’s amazing about design, and that always makes for a wonderful presentation how much of it is not really needed. I follow the William Morris when you feel that your message is well received and interesting to principle from over a 100 years ago, which I think is brilliant... your audience. Last year was a very rewarding experience for me as “Have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful or the crowd was fantastic and made me feel so welcome and happy to believe to be beautiful”...wiser words were never spoken. be in our nation’s capital. One of the elements I love most about my job as a TV host is that I feel I can help guide homeowners through What are your top styling tips that anyone can incorporate into their projects by sharing knowledge and inspiration that will help their home? them navigate their projects with success. I think the Home & Here are two tricks for foolproof styling: 1 Group all like things Garden show offers something for everyone, so I’m happy to be together. If you have some ceramic accessories, some glass, some metal involved again! and some wood, your vignettes may look a bit jumbled and not edited. Try making little styled vignettes using all the items of a single material What are some of the top trends for Fall/Winter 2016? and it will create a cohesive and edited effect. Also make sure that you Weathered woods, natural materials and a Scandinavian approach have a variety of heights and shapes in your styling so all the items to mixing old and new together continues to be popular. I aren’t the same shape and height and volume. 2 To make the curation think pieces that tell a story of having lived a previous life are process of putting a room together as easy as possible, try working with well-suited to the demands of modern living and furnishings a monochromatic palette. I generally use a pale neutral for all the big made of solid materials can stand the test of time. I think most pieces (like upholstery), and then interject personality and fun through homeowners gravitate towards a casual, comfortable lifestyle with the accents. I tend to select a single colour for a room (like blue, or green) a few special touches that bring the rooms to life, and this can be and layer monochromatic patterns into the scheme. You can incorporate done in any style that appeals to you. Whether it’s streamlined various tones of a single colour to keep it interesting!
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In a small home, there is emphasis on clever storage to create more home and enhance livability. When your space is large, as it is in Jason and Cindy Allen’s 3,600 Isq. ft. Stittsville home, the aim of organizing available space is different. It’s about altering perception to make your design more fluid and offering efficiencies that simplify your life. In this thoughtful home, everything has its place, literally.
The open flow of the living area and kitchen creates a space for the whole family to enjoy. LEFT: Jason Allen, homeowner and owner of Tailored Living of Ottawa.
Jason and Cindy, and their two children Mackenzie, 11, and Colton, that village living in Stittsville provides, they also like green space and ornate half-moon (Glass Expression) insert on the front door, which 10, have busy lives typical of many suburban families, which Jason privacy, which can be a tall order when it comes to higher density living. quietly adds colour and texture to the space, while placing a layer in part credits for his appreciation and need for organized space. As In terms of creating a private sanctuary, the Allens have taken between the family and the world outside. the owner of custom storage solution company Tailored Living of some obvious steps, like lush landscaping (Fallowfield Tree Farm, There is an acute awareness of wide-open space and of directed Ottawa, he brings his work home with him every day. And as this Richmond Nursery), elegant interlock (Davis Landscape & vision towards certain key décor and design elements; focal points pop, home reveals, organization is not simply about having tidy closets; Design) and pool (Pool Builders). like chunky, luxe light fixtures on the main floor (The Electrical & it’s also about enmeshing storage solutions into the overall design, as Moving inside, there are subtle design elements that feed into the Plumbing Store) and a slick fireplace with stainless-steel trim and well as creating a supportive backdrop to really appreciate the other décor but also create a sense of physical separation, although the Allens broken glass insert (The Fireplace Center & Patio Shop). design elements. are very much fused within the family-friendly community of Jackson Mindful of the overall design of the wide-open kitchen, and The family moved from a large acreage property to this Tamarack Trails, like wide slatted California shutters (Westboro Flooring & sensitive to the symmetrical sightline that the space provides, the home in 2012. While they favour the amenities and neighbourhood vibe Decor Inc) on the windows (Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors) and an Allens created space within a space with built-in appliances. Continued on page 51
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The large dining area is ideal for family gatherings. OPPOSITE: The table is set for Thanksgiving dinner.
“We’d always wanted built-in appliances,” explains Jason. “We knew that the kitchen is one room that you really get your value back. We liked the more streamlined look of built-in appliances.” The sizeable Jenn-Air refrigerator (all appliances from Universal Appliances) blends innocuously into the rest of the cabinetry (Muskoka Cabinet Company) lending a seamless appeal to the design. Another clever stow-away item: the hood fan on the island cooktop, which rises out of the counter when needed. The island, Jason says, is a major hub for their busy family. Another smart feature is the small beverage fridge that sits in the butler’s pantry, just off the kitchen, which frees up space in the main fridge. It’s really interesting when design is innovative, not just for its aesthetic appeal, but when it evolves usage and presentation. Take the sizeable walk-in pantry, for example. Unlike a typical pantry, says Jason “you’ve got room on the shelves. It really makes the pantry work.” Specifically, Jason Tailored( Living, Ottawa) added sliding baskets in the pantry that work well to house irregular shaped items. This chandelier adds “It’s where you put objects that don’t stack well,” he explains. “You’ve always got to be moving things around. But with sliding baskets, you’ve sparkle to the dining room. got easy access. It’s a clean, easy-to-use solution.” Continued on page 52
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This is yet another instance where the concept of organization plays a subtle role in support to the overall design. It’s not just that tidiness and organization help keep an area clean; it helps promote the clean lines that define the décor elements that encapsulate the space. Even in the pantry, you’ve got stylish cabinetry with hard angled hardware (Richelieu Hardware), that make this utilitarian space pleasant to use and look at; it also keeps the design consistent with the elements present elsewhere in the home, proving a point: just because something is enclosed in a storage space doesn’t mean that you need to sacrifice style. Jason paid particular attention to storage and design opportunities CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS I FURNITURE I LIGHTING I KITCHEN & BATHS I ACCESSORIES in his sizeable garage, which is a very commonly overlooked area of living space in a home. Creating garages that are coveted living spaces is something that Jason’s company specializes in. Of special interest is the quartzite hybrid polymer decorative Catherine Pulcine chip flooring, which is not only stylish and offers a visual so OWNER/LEAD DESIGNER pleasing that you’d expect to see it within the heart of the home, it is 613-599-5564 highly functional. Continued on page 54 Our initial design consultation is always complimentary. cpi.decoratingden.com Contact The CPI Team of Decorating Den Interiors today and let’s get started creating the home of your dreams!
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MORTGAGE weeding out PROTECTION THE Myth 8: INSURANCE GARDENSTORY AND PHOTOS MELANIE REKOLA MYTHS Bees sting As a landscape designer and certified horticulturalist, I come unprovoked across a lot of misconceptions when it comes to gardening. Reality: Flowering plant materials are Does your Mortgage Protection offer you... fine poolside choices. Just because you Choice? You decide who the insurance benefit goes to and how it’s used. have more skin showing does not make Stability? As your mortgage balance decreases, the amount of your your chances of being stung any greater, coverage stays the same. though flailing around wildly will increase Flexibility? When you own an insurance policy to protect your mort- Myth 1: the likelihood! Stay calm and learn to gage, as your life changes, you can carry that protection with you along the way. Even if you change mortgage lenders, your coverage stays with Cedar trees enjoy and respect bees. you - there’s no need to re-qualify. attract mosquitoes If you already own Mortgage Protection through your bank or mortgage lender...Let’s talk about your options and what I can do for you! Reality: In nature, cedar grows in moist soil, which mosquitoes Myth 9: adore. It’s not actually the cedar Overwatering Bonnie Castillo, B.Sc. that attracts them, though Bus (613) 567-9700 x2301 mosquitoes are attracted to isn’t harmful Cell (613) 618-1661 [email protected] shaded environments of any type. Reality: All new plantings require water to www.sunlife.ca/bonnie.castillo 333 Preston St. Suite 800 establish, yet overwatering quickly drowns Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5N4 Call us today to schedule your plants. Stick your finger in the soil. If you complimentary in-home design consultation. feel moisture, don’t water. Plant roots Myth 2: Myth 5: require gaseous exchange for survival and californiaclosets.com Garden lines have Vegetable gardens need to dry out a bit between waterings 613.725.1666 to be curvaceous are an eyesore to accommodate this.
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WeedingOutTheGardenMyths.indd 2 2016-08-23 8:59 AM good taste INGREDIENTS (Makes 9 pint jars)
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ELTE: Mason Ceiling Light Use golden accents in small doses so they don’t compete but rather complete the space. Even the smallest touches of shine, whether matte or polished in golden, brassy or rosy tones, will add a living with golden glint you can’t ignore.
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GOLD My Jackie Glass Inc. The golden rays of summer sunlight design team creates spaces that look sunny, streaming through our windows to brighten bright and airy all year-round. Generating our interiors are slowly fading away. It’s the light in a space is key to time of year to capture every bit of light, so how comfortable and happy a room can make our interiors continue to glow until our sunny our family and guests. summer appears once again. Think about how a dark sky at night can be cold and ominous but when the stars are twinkling bright, the dark universe comes alive and makes us feel happy and amazed. We want to linger and enjoy every little twinkle, no matter the size. In the lovely dining room, adjacent to the living room, an elegant The smallest hint of sparkle can instantly bring a room chandelier with matching wall sconces adds light to the space in more to life. Every room in the house, whether light or dark, ways than one. The room sparkles even when the lights are turned CURATED KRAVET: can benefit from a little shine. From the bathroom to the La Jolla Ottoman in off with the lighting’s soft champagne-gold finish. Notice how the art kitchen, when you add reflective elements to a space, it is Kravet’s Join The Club captures the golden tones of the light fixtures while capturing the colour Platinum Fabric suddenly transformed and becomes an attractive room you palette of the living/dining room to complete the space. want to live in. Both artificial and natural light from light fixtures and windows brighten every room. Reflective metals, glass and KEVIN O’BRIEN mirror accents will enhance these light sources and bounce STUDIO: Metallic reflected light around the room, adding life and personality. Arches Velvet CRATE & BARREL: Gold Pillow For me, I love to maximize and capture light in a room Harper Rose Gold with reflective gilded decorative elements that feature either Flatware decadent polished or demure matte finishes. Whether you fancy gold leaf or polished brass for a touch of glam or prefer CURATED KRAVET: Orleans Glass-Topped Gold Cocktail Table champagne gold, rose gold or aged brass for a more classic CRATE & BARREL: Starburst Bowl look, they’ll all elevate your décor with the Midas touch.
If you want to make a truly stunning statement Pairing golden tones with dark wood and dark BENJAMIN MOORE: in a room, introduce large objects like a glass- neutral colours like royal blue or the rich purple velvet Concord Ivory HC-12 top table with a gold base or a large work of art chairs (as shown here in my client’s living room) makes or sculpture in an entrance hall or living room. a regal statement in an otherwise traditional room. Set ARTERIORS: Chandeliers, floor lamps, walls and draperies in against walls and draperies in whispery golden tones, Orleans Gold warm golden hues will set off any neutral palette gilded accents like the lamps, cocktail tables and Leaf Side Table and satisfy our need for brilliant beams of sunlight GRAHAM & BROWN: with Black mirrors truly make the room sparkle and draw the eye Metallic Tropic Aqua/ to warm our souls, brighten our days and lift our Marble Top. toward the light and around the room. Gold Wallpaper spirits until the return of summer’s sunbeams. OH
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INGREDIENTS 1 large white baking potato, thinly sliced 1 large sweet potato, thinly sliced 2 beets, peeled, thinly sliced 1 large apple, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced A few sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed A few sprigs fresh oregano, stems removed 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper to taste ¾ cup goat cheese
INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Slice root vegetables and apple to a thickness of about ¼ of an inch. I recommend using a mandoline. • Place vegetables in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. • Rub the bottom and sides of a two- quart casserole dish with butter. Layer the vegetables, apple and garlic, fanning them out as you go while dropping dollops of goat cheese between the layers. • Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for one hour. Remove FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION foil and continue to bake uncovered for another 20-35 minutes or until vegetable tops turn golden. OH ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN RECIPE AND PHOTOS JENELLE MCCULLOCH DESIGN . INTERIORS . EXTERIORS Switch up your traditional side dish for this super easy root vegetable gratin, bursting with 613-592-3103 7jdesign.com fresh herbs and warm, comforting colours.
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DEKKO CONCRETE: Alea Firepit. Rock options include slate or ivory river rock, black lava rock or bronze glass. Six colour options to choose from. ELDORADO STONE: Marbella Artisan Fire PALOFORM: Bol Carten Fire Pit. Bowl. Choose from a smooth, honed or textured Choose from river rocks or lava rocks. travertine surface. Four colour options available.
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OUR HOMES attracts the area’s finest businesses to advertise in our pages, and utilize our unparalleled distribution and coffee-table appeal to market their products and services. We’re making it easier for you, our readers, to become educated as you plan your home- and real estate- Nepean Sportsplex related purchasing decisions. View these business ads online at ourhomes.ca/ottawa. The listings below are organized alphabetically by industry. ART/ARTISANS/ART GALLERIES, FIREPLACES & STOVES LANDSCAPE DESIGN/LANDSCAPING/ STUDIOS & WORKSHOPS Romantic Fireplaces & BBQs, 39 LAWN & GARDEN Wall Space Gallery, 25 Valor Fireplaces, 13 Guy Robert Landscape & Design, 63 Wallack Galleries, 25 Yards Unlimited, 65 FLOORING Christmas BUILDERS Barwood Flooring, 24 LIGHTING Bravar Custom Builders Inc., 18 Interstone, 8 The Electrical & Plumbing Store, 77 Cardel Homes, 80 Logs End, 20 CRAFT SHOW Discovery Dream Homes, 79 X-Pression Hardwood Floors, 55 MOVING/SELF STORAGE Greenmark Builders Inc., 67 Dymon Storage, 6 Luxart Homes, 4 FOOD/DRINK/CATERING/BUTCHERY RND Construction, 45 The Cauldron, 63 NEW HOME COMMUNITIES November 3-6, 2016 U and I Builders Ltd., 63 Arthaus Condominiums, 15 FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR Cardel Homes, 80 Show Hours Admission Prices BUILDING/LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES Decorating Den Interiors, Discovery Dream Homes, 79 Thursday 10 am - 8 pm Adults $5 Kemptville Building Centre Ltd., 5 The CPI Team, 53 Greenmark Builders Inc., 67 Kemptville Interiors, 5 HN Homes, 7 Friday 10 am - 9 pm Seniors / Youth $3 COUNTERTOPS/GRANITE/ Mostly Danish, 53 Luxart Homes, 4 Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Children (under 12) Free CONCRETE & STONE/TILE Trove Decor Consignment Store, 25 Moda Developments Inc., 3 Interstone, 8 Updated Furniture, 20 Riverpark Green – RND Construction, 45 Sunday 10 am - 4 pm The Stone Fabricator, 2 Urban Quarry, 17 GLASS & GLASS DESIGN NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Mirror Works, 67 CDECA, 63 CUSTOM CABINETS Habitat for Humanity Restore, 28 Thursday Laurysen Kitchens, 67 HEATING & COOLING 2 for 1 admission Tailored Living, 57 Reliance Holmes Heating & Cooling, 11 PAINTING & DECORATING Certa Pro Painters, 57 10 am - 8 pm CUSTOM FRAMING HOME IMPROVEMENTS/RENOVATIONS Malenka Originals, 63 Framed!, 25 Greenmark Builders Inc., 67 Wall Space Framing, 25 RND Construction, 45 PLUMBING Wallack Galleries, 25 U and I Builders Ltd., 63 The Electrical & Plumbing Store, 77
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HOW-TO: Step 1 – Stain DIY • Using a clean cloth, apply wood stain to the slices according to directions on STENCILED LOG-SLICE the product. I found that the wood really absorbs the stain, so I had a better outcome pouring the stain directly onto CHARGERS the wood in small batches STORY AND PHOTOS TARA CHATTELL and rubbing it in with a cloth. I used two coats of stain. Allow Add a touch of rustic glam to your table and to dry according to product directions or overnight. wow your guests with these pretty gold- Step 2 – Stencil stenciled chargers, made from salvaged logs. • Set a circular shape (I used a paint can) in the centre of your first wood slice. With a foam paintbrush, trace around the shape with gold paint, creating a circle on your wood. You will be stenciling between this circle and the outer edge of the wood slice. 1080 Ogilvie Road | 613-741-2116 Remove shape and allow the 31 Northside Road | 613-721-2116 painted gold circle to dry to www.epstore.com the touch. Wipe excess paint off the shape. Repeat with remaining slices. • Spray temporary adhesive onto the underside of the stencil and place it on the wood where you’d like to begin stenciling. With the foam paintbrush, dab gold paint onto the stencil sparingly to help limit paint TOOLS & MATERIALS: bleeding. Lift the stencil and allow area to dry to the touch, Log slices, as many as you would like to make in your set, about 3-5 minutes, to prevent approximately 18 inches in diameter, 2-3 inches thick smudging when stenciling Water-based wood stain, colour of your choice the adjacent area. Rinse and Stair & Railing dry stencil, and re-apply Clean rag, for staining slices Systems adhesive as needed. Repeat Stencil(s) of your choice this step, matching up your Stair Recaps Circular shape for tracing, such as a paint can or large plastic lid pattern as you go, until the entire outside rim of the wood Temporary spray adhesive Stair Parts slice is covered. Repeat with Gold acrylic craft paint remaining slices. Hardwood Flooring Foam paintbrush, for stenciling Step 3 – Apply Finish • Allow the gold paint to dry Water or sink, for rinsing stencil thoroughly, according to 613-688-2800 Dry cloth, for drying stencil product directions. Clear, water-based wood finish • Apply clear wood finish to urbanstairs.com Large paintbrush, for applying wood finish the top and sides of the wood slices. Allow to dry according to directions on the Come visit our showroom at online For a how-to on cutting your own log slices visit ourhomes.ca/mag/slices product. OH 165 Colonnade Rd. S.
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